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HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF (AND YOUR VINAS) ENTERTAINED ALL SUMMER LONG
Ah, summertime: longer days, sweet sunshine, warm breezes, frozen drinks, and plenty of time to lounge with your gal pals.
WHAT TO DO IF A VINA GHOSTS YOU
We’ve all been in situations before when suddenly a person we once knew and called a friend starts to distance themselves, be noncommittal, and their one worded responses turn into complete silence.
THE SURPRISING REASON YOU SHOULD BE FRIENDS WITH YOUR COWORKERS
Having a gig where I like my coworkers is not just an option for me. It’s a must. Think aboutContinue Reading
7 BOOKS THAT ALL #BOSSBABES SHOULD READ THIS SUMMER
The ultimate book list for girlboss vinas
15 SIGNS YOU’RE *REALLY* FRIENDS WITH SOMEONE
Because, let’s be real, friendship’s not just about the coffee dates and the “how are ya?” texts.
VINA STORY: FIND OUT HOW HEY! VINA HELPED THESE NEW FRIENDS FORM A BRUNCH SQUAD
Uh, who else wants to join this fun squad that was born on Hey! VINA?
HOW TO JUMPSTART YOUR CONVERSATIONS ON HEY! VINA
You got a match!! And now you’re feeling shy. How do you start a conversation with someone you hope will be yourContinue Reading
NATIONAL BEST FRIENDS DAY: FRIENDSHIP TRADITIONS WE LOVE
Happy National Best Friends Day! Today, we’re reminded of how important a BFF is. Here are some special traditions that you and your bestie can start together!
HOW TO KILL IT AT FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Yes, you’ll probably have to brush your hair.
THE 7 TYPES OF BESTIES EVERY GIRL NEEDS
OK girls, this isn’t a list of personality types or tropes; it’s a list of relationship dynamics.
VINA STORY: HOW TWO STRANGERS TURNED INTO ROOMMATES
All it takes is one right swipe on Hey! VINA and you might find the forever friend you never knew you always needed!
🌈 PRIDE MONTH 🌈 HOW TO BE THERE FOR A FRIEND WHO’S COMING OUT
Happy Pride Month, vinas!
THE VINA GUIDE TO HUGGING
Hugging can be a really lovely way to show affection and how much we care we care when words won’t do.
WHY I JOURNAL
Keeping a journal has been an essential piece of my writing process, since the moment I became a writer all those years ago.
CONVERSATION STARTERS FOR YOUR FIRST VINA DATE
We’ll admit it: it can be awkward to strike up a conversation and break the ice on your first vina date.
3 REASONS YOUR POTENTIAL BESTIE TURNED INTO A FRIENDSHIP ONE-NIGHT-STAND
You had fun, and now it’s time to move on.
5 (ACTUALLY) FEMINIST BRANDS WE LOVE
Move over, Thinx.
HOW TO START OVER AFTER A BREAKUP
Life after a failed relationship isn’t easy: you are bound to reinvent yourself, to re-adapt into a world that is no longer made for two.
WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE LETTERS TO YOUR FRIENDS
Show your vina some love with some snail mail!
WTF DOES VINA MEAN?
We get a lot of questions asking where the company name VINA came from, why we named it that, and why we call our social app Hey! VINA, so here’s the *FULL* history!
HOW TO NETWORK LIKE A #bossbabe
Networking can be a nightmare for some and a breeze for others, but even the most outgoing vinas can find themselves having trouble making new connections in the professional world.
WHY VULNERABILITY IS THE KEY TO HAPPY, HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS
The hardest thing about developing a new friendship is accepting yourself just as much as you accept the other person.
HOW TO TELL IF AN INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY IS LEGIT
Learn the tricks of the trade for avoiding fake Instagram giveaways and entering the real ones!
15 CREATIVE WAYS TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER WITH YOUR FRIENDS
Beat the heat!It’s hot as hell and we’re sweating our tits off, how the H-E-double-hockey-sticks are we going to stay cool this summer?!
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR VINA BRINGS HER S/O EVERYWHERE
Friendships and romantic relationships have a long history of not getting along. The territory between the two can be tricky to navigate, especially if the relationship in question isn’t yours.
HOW TO PLAN A CLOTHING SWAP WITH YOUR VINAS
You all know the mornings: You wake up, you’re getting ready for your day, and you absolutely HATE everything you own?!
HOW TO DEAL WITH A SPORTS RIVALRY IN A FRIENDSHIP
What happens when you can’t share your love of your team with your friends? In fact, what if your closest friend roots for your team’s arch nemesis?
YOUR FIRST EYEBROW TINT AND WHAT TO REALLY EXPECT
The little light hairs on my eyebrows had bothered me for a while. Sun exposure? Stress? Natural aging? I wasn’t sure how they had come about, but I was certain they needed to go! Having never had my eyebrows tinted before, I decided the best way to do it was to go full steam ahead without much research at all.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR VINA WON’T STAY OFF HER PHONE
We’ve all seen it and probably done it ourselves: we’re out with our vinas, but pay more attention to our phones than them.
PLAN YOUR EPIC SUMMER VACAY…ON A BUDGET!
Ready for the trip of a lifetime? Good, because we’ve got the best tips on how to plan that trip AND stay on budget!
SIP ON THESE FIVE VINA-DATES THAT DON’T INVOLVE ALCOHOL
No matter how often you like, or don’t like, to drink, it is important for any friendship to be cultivated with some good old fashion sober fun.
HOW TO SURVIVE 3RD (OR 5TH, OR 7TH, OR…) WHEELING ON YOUR WEEKEND TRIP
Even if you hang out with your vinas’ SO’s on the regular, third wheeling for a whole weekend is tough. Sometimes it feels like you need a survival guide just to be the single friend. Fortunately for you, I have been the single friend many times. And I recently survived a weekend trip as a certified 7th wheel.
WHAT COLOR YOU SHOULD PAINT YOUR NAILS BASED ON YOUR ZODIAC SIGN
Hey, astro-savvy vinas! Have you ever wondered what color nail polish you should be wearing according to your sign? I did my homework, so you don’t have to do yours! Get your stars aligned and start painting those claws!
HOW TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR INTERVIEW
Interviewing is no walk in the park for most of us. Between the nerves and the need to impress the person on the other side of the table (or on the other end of the phone), it can be hard to stay in control of the situation — but it’s important that you do!
